How is Vancomycin Excreted? Understanding the Primary Renal Clearance Pathway
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Over 80% of intravenously administered vancomycin is excreted unchanged via the kidneys in healthy adults through the process of glomerular filtration. The efficiency of this excretion depends almost entirely on the patient's renal function, making kidney health a critical factor in determining vancomycin dosage and patient safety.
